Tag Archives | Housing

Why should you care about your home’s square footage? Because inevitably, bigger living spaces trigger bigger spending. We all know that buyers of big homes suffer through higher down payments, broker commissions, and closing costs. But that’s just the start of their pain. After the deed to a mega-home is signed, the high costs continue as […]

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A passionate debate rages about whether it’s better to buy or rent a home. Homeowners argue they save vast amounts on rents and taxes. Renters maintain that they earn much more by investing in stocks instead of houses. The buy vs. rent debate would benefit if more owners and renters disclosed their actual returns. So […]

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This is the story of how I sold my home through a flat fee broker. I’m sharing this so that anyone who might someday sell a house—you, perhaps—can learn from my experience. My tale includes many twists and turns and a few missteps, but it’s all true. I hope you find it helpful. It’s late […]

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For most people, the biggest expense is housing. And the bigger the house, the bigger the payments for mortgage interest, taxes, insurance, repairs, and utilities. Depending on your home’s operating costs, you feel either joy or pain each month. I’m here to help you feel joy. How? By helping you get used to the idea […]

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